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#19B CORPORATE CAPITALISM

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I see the dominant competitors in the modern capitalist economy as large profit-seeking corporations.  Ultimately owned by individual shareholders who appoint a board of directors, such organizations are superior to individual owned small businesses in their limited liability, greater ability to obtain capital, lobby and shape government policy.  While I am awed by their ability to harness the forces of production, satisfy consumers, and accumulate wealth, I wish corporate management more often pursued enlightened self interest.  Beyond seeking short-term profits for share- holders, they ought to be sensitive to the needs of all their stakeholders --including workers, the community at large, the environment, etc.  

Alternate Concise Characterization with Wikipedia Entries:

appreciates the advantages of the corporation in setting up a business

has some understanding of corporate governance

recognizes productivity as key to competitiveness in the marketplace

values corporate social responsibility

summary Wikipedia article: Corporate Capitalism

Numerical Characterization with TFJD code: 3133

Numerical Characterization with Emotional Volatility VI index: 9

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